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08-24-2008, 4:17 PM
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 Join Date: Aug 22 2008 Location: Boston, MA Bike(s): 2003 CBRXX Black, 1993 CBR1000F Posts: 16
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Hi Folks, After 12 wonderful years and 50K miles with my 93 CBR1000F, I decided to move up the technolgical Food Chain. I've been Riding for 25 years and I am an MSF instructor here in Massachusetts. I've ridden it to Canada, North Carolina (twice) and a lot in Vermont, NH, and locally whenever I'm not carrying 2x4's. My new bike is a 2003, bone stock, black in color with 10K miles. Lots of plusses with this new bike over the old but I'm going to need some help making it a bit more long range friendly. I had Heli's on the old bike and the stock bars are way far from where i would have them. I'm thinking of going for the convertibars, other options being the Heli xx or 02+VFR bars or just 02+VFR bars. Any other options out there? Thanks for any ideas. Rich | ||
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08-24-2008, 4:34 PM
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 Join Date: Feb 11 2007 Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK Bike(s): 99inj, HID, Micron 4/1, PC, Maxton Forks, rearsets Posts: 225
 |  From Norfolk, UKSorry can't help with the question of the bars, I just sawed the locating pegs off mine so I could move them a little closer as I'm a shorty, apart from that, I think they're OK.  I'm sure there's dozens of others on here with experience of different bars though, including that old favourite the VFR swap  |
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08-24-2008, 5:21 PM
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| Join Date: Aug 22 2008 Location: Boston, MA Bike(s): 2003 CBRXX Black, 1993 CBR1000F Posts: 16
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Thanks Steve, did some brousing and I guess I'll try stock for at least a little while but I will probably end up with the Convertibars dispite the extraordinary price.
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08-24-2008, 8:17 PM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Aug 31 2007 Location: Seaford, Victoria, Australia Bike(s): 2007 CBR1100XX Age: 41 Posts: 2,242
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G'day from Oz. If you are patient enough, try to find some VFR bars. They retain the stock look, and there is no reason to replace the brake lines (as is necessary with some other bars).
__________________ Paul Never let a motorcycle take you somewhere your brain didn't get to three seconds earlier  |
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08-24-2008, 10:22 PM
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 Join Date: Jun 08 2008 Location: Brisbane Australia Bike(s): 1998 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Posts: 409
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Hi from Down Under. I found a great tip on this site. To move right forward and grip the tank firmly with you knees. Best o luck and enjoy.
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08-24-2008, 11:58 PM
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| What cop??  Join Date: Jan 24 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Bike(s): 02 Bird Age: 39 Posts: 1,619
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__________________ Mike 02 Silver Bird I'm a Yamaha tech., that's why I ride a Honda  |
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08-25-2008, 1:03 AM
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 Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
 | from Gotham and congrats on the acquisition!
__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid.  |
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08-25-2008, 1:36 AM
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| ... Get A Good Lawyer !  Join Date: Dec 20 2007 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Bike(s): Honda '07 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Age: 44 Posts: 1,887
| G'day from Australia An '03 and 10,000 miles ! Where do you Yanks find these treasures ? Mine's 9 months old and has 18,000 klms (11,250 miles) already !
__________________ " 'Birds of a feather, flock together "  Quote of the month: "When the pupil is ready to learn, a teacher will appear." - Zen Proverb |
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08-25-2008, 2:06 AM
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| PaveLow  Join Date: Nov 24 2006 Location: Conyers, GA. Bike(s): 2002 CBR1100XX Age: 51 Posts: 792
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I put VFR bars on my 02 about 10 days after I got it. What a difference they make. Looks stock too.
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08-25-2008, 2:29 AM
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 Join Date: Aug 06 2008 Location: Southeast Nevada Bike(s): CBRXX, Speed Four, Speed Triple, Piaggio MP3 Posts: 486
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Welcome! I have Heli bars on my CBR but haven't ridden it yet. I leave for New Mexico this coming Friday to ride it home. Bought it sight unseen with 7K on the clock.
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08-25-2008, 7:26 AM
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 Join Date: Mar 03 2008 Location: Hudson Valley New York Bike(s): '02 CBR1100XX '93 CBR1000F Posts: 136
| From New York! I also went from a '93 1000F to the Bird. I found that the F's bar position a lot more comfortable but man do I love the way the Bird rides. I have thought of changing bars on the Bird too. When you figure it out post it up let us know how you made out.
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08-25-2008, 12:28 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: canada Bike(s): '02 metalic cherry red CBR 1100 XX Posts: 1,975
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Heli Bars on my 02 Bird. Post a pic of your new beauty. Remember, when it comes to the Bird, it's good to have deep pockets b/c it's a never ending quest for speed, comfort, bling, suspension, etc, etc. Good buy.
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08-25-2008, 12:38 PM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
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08-25-2008, 1:15 PM
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 Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinios Bike(s): 1999 CBR1100XX and 1988 CBR1000F Stock & excellent Posts: 1,759
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Welcome from the windy city.
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